Users & Requirements
Target Users
Use Case: Desk Lamp
BloomLight is designed as functional workspace lighting made entirely from fabrication waste. It serves the everyday need for reliable desk illumination while making a statement about the potential of reclaimed materials.
Eco-Conscious Consumers
People who actively seek sustainable products and want to reduce waste. They appreciate knowing that their purchases contribute to a circular economy and divert materials from landfills.
Fabrication-Familiar People
People familiar with fabrication processes who understand and value creative material reuse. Makers, engineers, and designers who appreciate the craftsmanship behind repurposing workshop waste.
Design Requirements
Materials
- All primary components sourced from discarded or waste materials
- 3D printer filament reclaimed from leftover spools in the fabrication lab
- Scrap sheet metal collected from workshop offcuts
Functionality
- Must support real daily use as a functional desk lamp
- Provide adequate workspace lighting for reading and working
- Maintain structural stability on a flat desk surface
Fabrication
- Manufacturable with basic workshop tools
- Repeatable fabrication process for potential reproduction
- No specialized or industrial-only equipment required
Safety
- No toxic materials used - vinyl melting was ruled out early in the process
- Easy disassembly for safe disposal and material reuse
- All electrical components properly insulated and enclosed
User Requirements
Sustainability Without Sacrifice
The lamp uses sustainable, reclaimed materials but does not compromise on aesthetics or quality. Users should feel they are getting a premium product that also happens to be eco-friendly.
Safe and Durable for Daily Use
BloomLight must be structurally stable, electrically safe, and robust enough for everyday use. It needs to withstand normal desk interactions without risk of tipping, overheating, or electrical issues.
Responsible End-of-Life
The lamp is designed to be easily separable so that materials can be reused or properly disposed of after the product reaches the end of its lifetime. No permanent adhesives or mixed-material joints that prevent recycling.